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Cybersecurity Summit: Implications of AI

February 24, 2026 | Virtual

On Demand Through February 27, 2025

Event Overview

In 2026, AI is more than a technology — it’s the new battleground for enterprise security, resilience, and strategic advantage. The Strategic AI Summit 2026 brings together senior leaders in cybersecurity, enterprise risk, infrastructure operations, AI governance, and digital trust — from industries like finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure, cloud & SaaS, manufacturing, telecom and government — to engage in a single-day, high-impact virtual event.
Through forward-looking keynotes, expert panels, interactive deep dives, and practical workshops, attendees will explore the most urgent challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI, security, and enterprise operations. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies, governance frameworks, deployment blueprints, and real-world insights to stay ahead of evolving threats — and turn AI risk into enterprise strength.

Advisors

Guiding Our Summit With Industry Expertise

Our Summit Advisory Committee comprises industry visionaries whose guidance ensures the conference programs remain relevant, cutting-edge, and aligned with the most pressing cybersecurity challenges and opportunities – enabling attendees to apply the insights and learnings to their daily work.

Corradino Corradi

General Manager of Information Security Strategy, Architecture and Technical Excellence, MTN

Dr. Bharath Soni

CISO and DPO, GT Bank

Renaldo Jack

Group Head of Cybersecurity, Globeleq

Kush Sharma

Director, Municipal Modernization & Partnerships, Municipal Information Systems Association, Ontario

Dr. Denise Turley

Executive Leader in AI

Sergio Trindade

CISO, Águas do Tejo Atlântico

Patrick Bangert

VP and Chief of AI, Oxy

Noah Ringler

Artificial Intelligence Policy Lead, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Rick Doten

VP, CISO, Information Security, Centene Corporation, Carolina Complete Health

Mike Manrod

CISO, Grand Canyon Education

Andres Andreu

Deputy CISO, Hearst

Sergio Gago

Managing Director, AI and Quantum, Moody's Analytics

Phillip Davies

CISO, Equifax UK

Pedro Tavares

Lead Data Scientist, Glencore

Jeremy Grant

Managing Director, Technology Business Strategy, Venable LLP

Past Speakers

What To Expect from Speakers

Strategic Insights: CISOs, risk leaders and AI program owners share current challenges and priorities.
Practical Use Cases: How organizations apply AI to identity, SOC operations and critical infrastructure — what works, what doesn’t.
Governance and Risk Models: Approaches for oversight, access control, unauthorized AI use and accountability.
Technical Deep Dives: How AI changes detection, telemetry and response, with measurable outcomes.
Networking and Solutions: Connect with peers and explore providers focused on AI risk, identity and infrastructure security.

Agenda Highlights

AI-Driven Zero-Day Detection
Modern Governance for Enterprise AI
Securing Critical Infrastructure with AI
Transforming SOC Operations Through AI
Quantum-Ready Strategies for Security

2026 Agenda

Given the ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity, the agenda will be continually updated to feature the most timely and relevant sessions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ET

Registration & Breakfast

10:00 am - 10:05 am et

Opening Comments

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM ET

Evolving Zero-Day Detection Through AI

Attackers are increasingly leveraging automation and stealth techniques, and traditional discovery methods cannot keep pace. We will examine how AI-driven models can dynamically scan code, analyze anomalous behavior, and accelerate identification of emerging vulnerabilities. This session explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the speed and precision of zero-day threat detection.

Attendees will learn:

How automated triage reduces the time between exploit, detection, and containment—critical in high-velocity threat environments
The challenges of training AI to distinguish true zero-day indicators from noise
What organizations must do to operationalize the capabilities of a defensive playbook reshaped by AI

10:35 AM - 11:10 AM ET

Balancing Innovation with Risk: Enterprise AI Governance Models

Explore how enterprises can innovate with AI while maintaining clear guardrails that protect security, privacy, and business integrity. Leaders from security, legal, and technology domains will share best practices for building governance frameworks that align regulatory requirements with organizational goals. A central focus will be the rise of shadow AI, where employees adopt unapproved tools in response to growing demand for efficiency and automation.

This session will cover:

How to encourage responsible experimentation without exposing sensitive data or creating unmanaged risk
Cultural strategies that empower teams to use AI safely while preserving transparency and accountability
Practical guidance for designing adaptive governance models that evolve alongside AI adoption

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM ET

AI in Critical Infrastructure Protection

As adversaries become more sophisticated, organizations are increasingly looking to AI-driven security approaches for faster detection and response. However, deploying AI in industrial environments introduces unique challenges, including unpredictable operational conditions and legacy systems with limited adaptability. This session examines the escalating threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, transportation, and healthcare.

Join this session to explore:

Methodologies for training AI models to operate safely and reliably in these high-stakes contexts
The importance of transparency and human oversight to maintain trust and regulatory compliance
How AI can strengthen resilience without compromising safety or operational continuity

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Break: Explore the sponsor area and network with peers

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM ET

AI Security Evolution: People, Process, and Protection

AI-driven tools are becoming more deeply embedded across operations, and organizations must prioritize enabling people—not restricting them—to make faster, smarter security decisions. We will examine how shifting to a people-first security model strengthens resilience, reduces friction, and enhances collaboration. This session highlights how modern security strategies must evolve beyond traditional alert management to fully empower the human element of defense.

Audience will leave with key insights on:

How AI augments existing processes by improving visibility, context, and prioritization
How organizations can build cultures where security is shared, intuitive, and integrated into everyday workflows
Building a modern defense posture rooted in both technological and human capability

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM ET

SOC Transformation Through AI

This case study explores how multi-agent AI systems are reshaping Security Operations Center workflows, accelerating threat detection, and reducing analyst fatigue. We will walk through real-world examples of how AI-driven automation enhances triage, correlation, and investigation processes. Instead of fostering fears of workforce displacement, the session will highlight how AI empowers analysts by removing repetitive tasks and allowing them to focus on high-value decision-making.

Attendees will:

Examine cultural and organizational shifts required to integrate AI effectively into SOC environments
Learn how forward-thinking teams are building collaborative human-AI models that elevate performance and create more resilient operations
Discover practical guidance for beginning or scaling an AI-enabled SOC transformation

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET

Lunch: Have you been to the live chat room yet?

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM ET

The Economics of AI Security: ROI and Risk

Economic uncertainty is reshaping cybersecurity investment strategies, particularly around AI-enabled defenses. We will explore how organizations evaluate the financial impact of AI security tools, from cost savings and efficiency gains to risk reduction and avoided breach costs. Attendees will gain insights into modeling ROI and building a compelling business case for AI investments.

The presentation will cover:

How automation changes staffing considerations and operational expenditure
Key risks that factor into financial decisions, including model drift, data exposure, and compliance obligations
How to use economic frameworks to quantify value and make informed AI security decisions

12:55 PM - 1:40 PM ET

Lunch

1:50 Pm - 2:20 pm et

Discovering and Controlling Unauthorized AI Usage

There is an increasing need for enterprises to gain visibility into how AI tools—approved or otherwise—are being used across the organization. We will examine the risks associated with unmonitored AI adoption, including data leakage, shadow model development, and uncontrolled information flow. Attendees will learn practical steps for implementing data-control protocols that ensure safe and compliant usage of AI systems.

The session will explore

Monitoring strategies that track how sensitive data moves into and out of AI platforms
How organizations can detect policy violations early and enforce consistent safeguards
Actionable strategies to both enable innovation and protect the enterprise from unmanaged AI risk

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM ET

Practical Frameworks for AI Deployment and Oversight

Join us for this presentation as we break down a four-pillar model for responsible AI deployment that organizations can adopt regardless of maturity level. Real-world examples will demonstrate how these pillars integrate into a cohesive lifecycle, and attendees will walk away with a practical blueprint for sustainable and transparent AI governance.

Govern: focuses on establishing clear oversight structures, policies, and accountability
Map: highlights the importance of understanding AI risks, use-case context, and potential operational impacts
Measure: introduces methods for developing metrics that assess performance, fairness, reliability, and risk exposure
Manage: covers the controls and continuous monitoring processes that keep AI systems safe and adaptable over time

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM ET

Evolving Identity: From Static Credentials to Dynamic Trust

As organizations navigate hybrid environments and distributed workforces, identity becomes the new perimeter—and we must evolve accordingly. This session examines how identity security is shifting from static credentials to models rooted in continuous, adaptive trust. We will explore how behavioral biometrics enhance authentication by analyzing patterns rather than passwords.

Join us as we discuss:

How to integrate dynamic identity verification into existing security architectures without disrupting user experience
Managing hybrid identity ecosystems where cloud, on-premises, and SaaS systems converge
How identity innovation strengthens resilience in an increasingly complex digital landscape

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Break: Explore the sponsor area and network with peers

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM ET

What Does Quantum-Ready Mean for AI Security?

Nearly all digital systems rely on asymmetric encryption that quantum machines could eventually break, posing major risks to AI workflows and data pipelines. This session explains why the looming threat of quantum computing requires organizations to begin planning security transformations now. We will explore what it means to be "quantum-ready," from inventorying cryptographic dependencies to evaluating post-quantum algorithms.

The presentation will highlight:

The importance of aligning roadmaps with emerging NIST standards to ensure smooth migration when required
How to assess organizational readiness and prioritize high-risk systems for early action
The urgency and the practical steps needed to safeguard AI systems against future quantum threats

4:20 PM - 5:10 PM ET

Building the AI-Ready Security Team

This panel explores how organizations can cultivate security teams that effectively combine human expertise with AI-driven capabilities. Panelists will discuss strategies for upskilling staff to interpret and challenge AI-generated insights, ensuring critical thinking remains at the core of operations. The conversation will highlight how to integrate AI tools without diminishing human judgment or creating dependency.

We will also examine:

How leaders can encourage innovation while maintaining strong security controls and oversight.
Real-world examples demonstrating how AI enhances teamwork, productivity, and decision-making
Guidance on building resilient, adaptive security teams prepared for an AI-accelerated future

5:10 PM ET

Closing Comments

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THROUGH February 27

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Event Overview

Advisors

Guiding Our Summit With Industry Expertise

Corradino Corradi

Dr. Bharath Soni

Renaldo Jack

Kush Sharma

Dr. Denise Turley

Sergio Trindade

Patrick Bangert

Noah Ringler

Rick Doten

Mike Manrod

Andres Andreu

Sergio Gago

Phillip Davies

Pedro Tavares

Jeremy Grant

Past Speakers

What To Expect from Speakers​

Agenda Highlights

2026 Agenda

Given the ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity, the agenda will be continually updated to feature the most timely and relevant sessions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ET

Registration & Breakfast

10:00 am - 10:05 am et

Opening Comments

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM ET

Evolving Zero-Day Detection Through AI

Sanjit Ganguli,

10:35 AM - 11:10 AM ET

Balancing Innovation with Risk: Enterprise AI Governance Models

Vlad Brodsky,

Steve Lenderman,

Josh Cigna,

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM ET

AI in Critical Infrastructure Protection

Chris Wysopal,

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Break: Explore the sponsor area and network with peers

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM ET

AI Security Evolution: People, Process, and Protection

Vincent Stoffer,

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM ET

SOC Transformation Through AI

Chris Young,

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET

Lunch: Have you been to the live chat room yet?

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM ET

The Economics of AI Security: ROI and Risk

Kristopher Schroeder,

12:55 PM - 1:40 PM ET

Lunch

1:50 Pm - 2:20 pm et

Discovering and Controlling Unauthorized AI Usage

Tim Hill

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM ET

Practical Frameworks for AI Deployment and Oversight

Sandeep Bhide

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM ET

Evolving Identity: From Static Credentials to Dynamic Trust

Sandeep Bhide

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Break: Explore the sponsor area and network with peers

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM ET

What Does Quantum-Ready Mean for AI Security?

Sandeep Bhide

4:20 PM - 5:10 PM ET

Building the AI-Ready Security Team

Sandeep Bhide

5:10 PM ET

Closing Comments

ON DEMAND

THROUGH February 27

Our Partners

Register

CPE Credits

What To Expect from Speakers